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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.67, 1,460.57 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.67, 1,460.57 and 324.32 is: 486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.67 : 1,460.57 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.67/1,460.57 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.67x = 1,460.57 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.67x = 473,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,683.14/973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.49

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